Yarra Plenty Regional Library's local and family history librarian Liz Pidgeon discusses tracing your family tree.News clipping, black text, colour image.yarra plenty regional library, liz pidgeon, genealogy

Telford Family Small Portraits. Telford family had business Hay Provisions and General Grocer main Street Stawellstawell

The Jarka family, one of the first Ukrainian families to settle in Ardeer: Oleska Jarka (holding baby), Mrs Jarka (standing)Showing how Ardeer looked when first settlers arrived.photo, ardeer, ukrainian family

There were several small private hospitals in Orbost in the early 20th century. Babies were born at these private hospitals and mostly only a midwife attended as the doctor could be away on horseback treating another patient. As the new Orbost and District Hospital ( officially opened June 30th, 1930) developed and its facilities grew private hospitals closed. By the 1930's in Victoria there was an increase in the demand for beds in public hospitals by those who found private hospital costs prohibitive and wanted the higher standard of care provided in public hospital . This meant that many small private hospitals closed. Maldon Hospital in Orbost was one of several which could not compete with the new Orbost public hospital.A small white paper account with black print from Maldon Private Hospital to Mrs Lovell. It has a yellow tax stamp. orbost-health maldon-private-hospital

The photograph shows Mary Gilbert, Nan Pardew, Alex McDonald (head of Dept of Education), Harry Perry, Bruce Osborne (Head Master), Bruce Evans (M.L.C.), Peter Nixon (minister For the Interior), Mr Truscott (Orbost Shire Councillor) and Colin Lyons (Senior Master) at the Orbost High School Golden Jubilee celebrations 1962.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its historyA black / white photograph of a man on an outside stage addressing an audience with other officials sitting on the stage behind him,on back - " Nam??" Golden Jubilee 1962"

This is a photograph of John Johnston. John Johnston was elected as a member of the Orbost Council and during thirty-five years of service, he was president four times. He was also president of the Agricultural Society and Chairman of the local School Committee for over thirty years, (from Richard Johnston -1969 in "Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District: by Mary Gilbert)John Johnston was a prominent citizen of Orbost in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was referred to as "the father of the council".A black / white portrait photograph of a man, with beard and moustache, wearing a bow tie and suit jacket. johnston-john orbost-shire-council

The 1971 flood was the the worst flood on record. At Jarrahmond it was at least 11 metres and up to one and a half kilometres wide on the flats causing enormous damage to the flood plain. Records say that "The brown floodwater stain in Bass Strait could be seen from passing airliners." Considerable damage was done to railway infrastructure, roads and farms. More information from the APRIL, 2008 newsletter by John Phillips. (see orbosthistory.com.au) These newspapers are contemporary records of a significant local event.Four newspapers relating to the floods in 1971. They contain news articles and photographs of the floods in Orbost in early 1971. 2556.1 is the Weekly Times dated 3.3.1971 and has an orange cover. 2556.2 is a Snowy River Mail dated 17.2.1971. 2556.3 is a Snowy River Mail dated 10.2.1971. 2556.4 is a Snowy River Mail dated 3.3.1971.floods-orbost-1971 snowy-river-mail weekly-times newspapers

The hat band was part of the girls' school uniform and attached to their straw hats. The school badge was designed by Clarke Cowell, a student in the first Senior class at Orbost Higher Elementary School in 1912. The Latin inscription "Acti labores jucundi"can be freely translated as "Finished work is pleasant." The hat band and badges formed part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. Miss Mary Gilbert attended Orbost Higher Elementary School 1917-1920. She was dux of the school in 1920 and returned as a trained teacher in 1927. She taught at Mordialloc H.S. in 1932, at Lilydale in 1933/34 and returned to Orbost H.E.S. in 1935, remaining there until her retirement in 1969.Mary Gilbert, the first curator of the Orbost Museum, was recognised for her work in education and the community when she was awarded the British Empire Medal. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This uniform is representative of its history.A yellow, navy and white striped hat band. A badge of the Orbost Higher Elementary School emblem is sewn on. A metal badge with the school emblem is attached.gilbert-mary orbost-secondary-college education-orbost

An early photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush.An early sepia photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush. This postcard was produced by George Symons as a souvenir of Marysville.AUSTRALIAN/ yesteryear/ CARDS P7 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS IN THEIR SUNDAY BEST c. 1880 A miner's family dressed in their Sunday best/ outside their tent dwelling./ Despite the difficulties of tent life the woman/ has brought her touch to the camp and is still/ able to dress her family immaculately for their/ Sunday stroll down the track. Photographer Unknown A sepia tone facsimile of/ an early Australian photographmarysville, victoria, mining life, australia, george symons, postcard, souvenir

Photo of doorway, London Family Hotel 1937, showing empty foreshore.On back: London Family Hotel 30-3-37hotels, london family hotel

Georg Hoffman and family were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth during WW2. One of a number of Lutheran Missionary families interned.Black and white photograph of a man and women, holding a baby, two girls (one to the left of the parents) and a boy. Women in sitting in a chair with man sitting on arm of chair. Shrubs behind them.georg hoffman, camp 3 rushworth

Six Telford Family Miniature Portraits. Telford family had business Hay Provisions and General Grocer main Street Stawellstawell

Ten Telford Family Miniature Portraits. Telford family had business Hay Provisions and General Grocer main Street Stawellstawell

Telford Family Small Photographs on Metal. Telford family had business Hay Provisions and General Grocer main Street Stawellstawell

Black and white photograph of Members of the Hogan family - originally from Kurting, Victoria. Standing left to right: Bess Gervasoni (Hogan), Tess Dyer (Hogan), Elizabeth Hogan (O'Toole and mother of the clan), Jack Hogan (groom), Kathleen Raven (Hogan), Win Game (Hogan). Front left to right: John Hogan Gervasoni (Son of Bess) and Ray Hogan. john hogan gervasoni, bess gervasoni, win game, ray hogan

Photograph was donated by Margaret White (nee Kennedy) granddaughter Jane & John McDonnell.Two copies of black and white photograph of Jane and John McDonnell and family members on the verandah of their home at 42 McDowall Street Mitcham..Left to right - Catherine Lardner, P.J. McDonnell, Margaret McDonnell, Michael McDonnell, Jean Kunze.Middle row - Jane McDonnell and John McDonnell (Margaret's grandparents)Front row - Gladys Lardner, Florence Greet, Irene Lardnerwhite, margaret, mcdonnell, p.j., lardner, catherine, gladys, irene, michael, kunze, jean, john, jane, greet, florence, mitcham hotel

Angus Comrie was the Brown Hill PolicemanTwo photographs of the Comrie family at Brown Hill. .1) Angus Comrie and sons Murray, Jack, (Angus), Angus, Keith, Thomas, Roy (in front). The Methodist Sunday School Hall, Thompson Street is in the background. .2) Jack, Angus, Thomas, Keith, Murray, Roy in front. Seated: Angus (Snr) and Mary-ellen Comrie at 284 Humffray Street North. comrie, angus comrie, brown hill methodist sunday school hall, 284 humffray street, police, mary-ellen comrie

This photograph was taken at Orbost Higher Elementary School circa 1918. Mr Bill Guy was the teacher in the photograph.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. A black / white photograph taken inside a classroom science laboratory. A dozen female students are involved in science activities, some holding apparatus, others sitting observing. There are shelves holding bottles at the back of the room.on back - "the science room H.S. about 1918? Mr Bill Guy HT"education-orbost orbost-higher-elementary-school guy-bill

A pillow sham is a decorative pillow case. This is a handmade pillow sham especially crafted for a household in early Orbost.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to mid 20th century. Embroidery was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value to domestic linen and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes,A rectangular lace pillow sham. the centre rectangle is white and made of pulled thread lace. The edging is pale pink and blue lace,handcraft pillow-sham needlework

Collection of Franklin family photographs 1940s-1960s. Includes: Don Franklin, Roy Franklin, Jean Franklin and Belle Franklin and the family homeDigital copy of black and white photographs. Printed on A4 paper.Photographs identifies on back.

Family History of the Cooper and Boehringer families commencing with John Franklin Cooper 1892-1982 and Gertrude Beatrice Wallace Robinson 1901 - 1991Social history of life in the Kiewa Valley during the 20th Century.Coloured cardboard cover with a photo of the halves of two people. The title is white on green across the bottom third.192 pages cooper family, boehringer family, farming in the kiewa valley

Private papers relating to the Holmes Family at Ascot. It includes Wills, property settlements, land transfers, wool prices and asset distribution to the family.edith holmes, registration of a firm, live stock prices, lamb numbers, affidavit and statement, memorandum of agreement, land purchase agreement, contractor's account and receipt, solicitor - cuthberts, transfer and conveyance paperstax return, will of violet holmes, distribution of estate of violet holmes, administration account, wool results from dennys,lascelles

Wedding photograph of Walter Wagner family taken in Jaffa, Palestine. Contains many generations of the family. Wagners were internees in Camp 3.Black and white photograph of a bride and groom with many people gathered around them. Trees in background. Photograph has been laminated.walter wagner, camp 3 internees

Studio Portrait of Male. Telford Family Photographs. Telford family had business Hay Provisions and General Grocer main Street Stawellstawell portrait

Studio Portrait of Female. Telford Family Photographs . Telford family had business Hay Provisions and General Grocer main Street Stawellstawell portrait

These documents were used in the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost April 2015.This item is a useful reference tool.A white ring binder with plastic sleeves containing information on the Orbost men who died during WW1, On the ront is a coloured photograph of David Young kneeling beside a gravestone.ww1 soldiers-orbost

These house plans were drawn up for James Nixon. James Nixon was born in Orbost on 15.11.1912. He married Joyce May Thompson on 2.2.1937. He was a well known Orbost identity, serving a record 47 years as a Commissioner on the Snowy River improvement Trust, as well a director of Snowy River Seed and th Bean Board. He died on 21.12.2002.James Nixon, a third generation Nixon, father of Peter Nixon A.O., was an involved and respected Orbost identity. This item is a significant research tool.Architectural plans for a two-storey house with 4 bedrooms to be built on the corner of Gladstone and Tennyson Streets in Orbost. On a white background with coloured drawings ( water colour).nixon-james house-plans architecture